Ross International, et al v. Walker Chan, et al
Plaintiff: Tom Pan
Defendant: Superior Elite Services LLC, DOES 1 through 100, Ningbo Taotaoyang Trade Co., Ltd. and Walker Chan
Counter Defendant: Ross International and Jason Becker
Counter Claimant: Avangard Innovative LP
Case Number: 4:2021cv01458
Filed: May 3, 2021
Court: US District Court for the Southern District of Texas
Presiding Judge: Charles Eskridge
Nature of Suit: Contract: Other
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. § 1441
Jury Demanded By: Defendant
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
September 9, 2021 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Sam S Sheldon. The Court conducted a settlement conference. The Court will reconvene the settlement conference by Zoom at 9 a.m. on December 1, 2021. The parties will meet and confer in good faith and conduct limited discovery before the next settlement conference. Appearances: Paul E Green, John Mark Davidson.(ERO:no record taken), filed.(sjones, 4)
August 10, 2021 ***Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings: Settlement Conference reset for 9/9/2021 at 09:15 AM in by video before Magistrate Judge Sam S Sheldon (sjones, 4)
July 17, 2021 Filing 28 NOTICE of Setting. Parties notified. Settlement Conference set for 9/9/2021 at 09:00 AM in by video before Magistrate Judge Sam S Sheldon, filed. (sjones, 4)
July 14, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 27 MINUTE ENTRY ORDER: The Court held the Initial Conference. The Court admonished the parties to review and strictly follow Judge Eskridges procedures. The parties agreed to a settlement conference before the Magistrate Judge and to stay all proceedings including discovery until the settlement conference is concluded. Therefore, the Court ORDERS that all proceedings in the case including discovery shall be stayed until the settlement conference before the Magistrate Judge is concluded. Appearances: Paul E Green, John Mark Davidson. Ct Reporter: ERO. Digital Number: 9:02-9:11AM.(Signed by Magistrate Judge Sam S Sheldon) Parties notified.(sjones, 4)
June 30, 2021 Filing 26 Joint JOINT DISCOVERY/CASE MANAGEMENT PLAN by Avangard Innovative GP, LLC, Jason Becker, Ricardo Perez Esperson, Innovative Recycling Group, LLC, Tom Pan, Ross International, filed.(Green, Paul)
June 29, 2021 Filing 25 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Jason Becker, Tom Pan, Ross International, filed.(Green, Paul)
June 18, 2021 Filing 24 First CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Avangard Innovative LP, Walker Chan, Superior Elite Services LLC identifying Innovative Recycling Group, LLC as Corporate Parent, filed.(Davidson, John)
June 7, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 23 ORDER granting #20 Unopposed MOTION to Substitute Attorney Paul E. Green in place of John Gibson. Attorney John Andrew Gibson terminated.(Signed by Judge Charles Eskridge) Parties notified.(jengonzalez, 4)
June 7, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 22 ORDER granting #19 Unopposed MOTION to Substitute Attorney John M. Davidson in place of Salisian Lee, LLP. Attorney Tyler E Sanchez; Hua-Han Pai and Neal S Salisian terminated.(Signed by Judge Charles Eskridge) Parties notified.(jengonzalez, 4)
June 5, 2021 Filing 21 NOTICE of Resetting. Parties notified. Initial Conference reset for 7/14/2021 at 09:00 AM in by video before Magistrate Judge Sam S Sheldon, filed. (sjones, 4)
June 3, 2021 Filing 20 Unopposed MOTION to Substitute Attorney Paul E. Green in place of John Gibson by Jason Becker, Tom Pan, Ross International, filed. Motion Docket Date 6/24/2021. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Green, Paul)
June 2, 2021 Filing 19 Unopposed MOTION to Substitute Attorney John M. Davidson in place of H. Han Pai by Avangard Innovative LP, Walker Chan, Superior Elite Services LLC, filed. Motion Docket Date 6/23/2021. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order Order granting Ds M to substitute attorney)(Davidson, John)
May 26, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 18 SCHEDULING and DOCKET CONTROL ORDER. Amended Pleadings due by 08/19/2021. Joinder of Parties due by 07/20/2021. Plaintiff Expert Report due by 02/15/2022. Deft Expert Report due by 03/17/2022. Discovery due by 05/03/2022. Mediation due by 07/19/2022. Dispositive Motion Filing due by 06/02/2022. Non-Dispositive Motion Filing due by 06/02/2022. Joint Pretrial Order due by 08/18/2022. Docket Call set for 09/19/2022 at 9:30 AM before Judge Charles Eskridge. (Signed by Judge Charles Eskridge) Parties notified. (jengonzalezadi) (Entered: 05/26/2021)
May 25, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 17 ORDER for Initial Pretrial and Scheduling Conference and Order to Disclose Interested Persons. Initial Conference set for 6/17/2021 at 09:00 AM in by video before Magistrate Judge Sam S Sheldon. (Signed by Judge Charles Eskridge) Parties notified.(jengonzalezadi, 4)
May 3, 2021 Filing 16 Case transferred in from California Central. Case Number 2:21-cv-00947; certified copy of transfer order, certified docket sheet, and transfer letter received
April 30, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 15 ORDER RE: STIPULATION #14 TO TRANSFER VENUE TO THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS UNDER 28 U.S.C 1404 by Judge Fernando M. Olguin. It is hereby ORDERED that: This matter be transferred in its entirety to the U.S. District Court for theSouthern District of Texas under 28 U.S.C 1404. Case transferred electronically. (MD JS-6. Case Terminated.) (iv)
April 29, 2021 Filing 14 STIPULATION to Change Venue to U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas filed by Defendants and Counterclaimant Avangard Innovative LP, Walker Chan, Superior Elite Services LLC. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Salisian, Neal)
April 14, 2021 Filing 13 AMENDED ANSWER Counterclaimant Avangard Innovative LP to Amended Complaint/Petition #8 filed by Defendants and Counterclaimant Avangard Innovative LP, Walker Chan, Superior Elite Services LLC. (Salisian, Neal)
April 13, 2021 Filing 12 ANSWER to Answer to Complaint (Discovery), Counterclaim #10 filed by Counterdefendants Jason Becker, Tom Pan, Ross International.(Gibson, John)
March 25, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 11 ORDER SETTING SCHEDULING CONFERENCE by Judge Fernando M. Olguin. Scheduling Conference set for 5/27/2021 at 10:00 AM before Judge Fernando M. Olguin. (vdr)
March 24, 2021 Filing 10 ANSWER to Amended Complaint/Petition #8 with JURY DEMAND Counterclaimant Avangard Innovative LP, COUNTERCLAIM against All Plaintiffs filed by Defendants and Counterclaimant Avangard Innovative LP.(Salisian, Neal)
March 10, 2021 Filing 9 NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES in Electronically Filed Documents RE: Amended Complaint/Petition #8 . The following error(s) was/were found: Local Rule 19-1 Complaint/Petition includes more than 10 Does or fictitiously named parties. In response to this notice, the Court may: (1) order an amended or correct document to be filed; (2) order the document stricken; or (3) take other action as the Court deems appropriate. You need not take any action in response to this notice unless and until the Court directs you to do so. (iv)
March 10, 2021 Filing 8 First AMENDED COMPLAINT against Defendants Avangard Innovative LP, Walker Chan, Does, Superior Elite Services LLC amending Complaint - (Discovery), (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Confirmation of Agreement)(Gibson, John)
March 1, 2021 Filing 7 NOTICE OF DISMISSAL filed by Plaintiffs Ross International, Tom Pan, Jason Becker pursuant to FRCP 41a(1) as to Ningbo Taotaoyang Trade Co., Ltd.. (Gibson, John)
February 5, 2021 Filing 6 STIPULATION for Extension of Time to File STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME TO RESPOND TO INITIAL COMPLAINT BY NOT MORE THAN 30 DAYS (L.R. 8- 3) filed by Defendants Superior Elite Services LLC.(Salisian, Neal)
February 3, 2021 Filing 5 TEXT ONLY ENTRY by Chambers of Judge Fernando M. Olguin. This matter has been assigned to District Judge Fernando M. Olguin. The Court refers counsel to the Court's Initial Standing Order found on the Court's Website under Judge Olguin's Procedures and Schedules. Please read this Order carefully.THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (vdr) TEXT ONLY ENTRY
February 2, 2021 Filing 4 NOTICE OF DEFICIENCIES in Attorney Case Opening. The following error(s) was found: Other error(s) with document(s): Civil Cover Sheet, Notice of Interested Parties and Corporate Disclosure Statement are attached to the Notice of Removal. Each of these documents should have been filed individually under its correct event/relief. You need not respond to this notice unless the Court directs you to do so. (esa)
February 2, 2021 Filing 3 NOTICE TO PARTIES OF COURT-DIRECTED ADR PROGRAM filed. (esa)
February 2, 2021 Filing 2 NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT to District Judge Fernando M. Olguin and Magistrate Judge Maria A. Audero. (esa)
February 1, 2021 CONFORMED COPY OF COMPLAINT against defendants Avangard Innovative LP, Walker Chan, Does, Ningbo Taotaoyang Trade Co., Ltd., Superior Elite Services LLC, filed by plaintiffs Ross International, Tom Pan, Jason Becker. (filed in state court 12/24/20, submitted as document 1, p. 11) (esa)
February 1, 2021 CONFORMED COPY OF PROOF OF SERVICE executed by Plaintiff Ross International, Tom Pan, Jason Becker, upon Defendant Walker Chan served on 1/2/2021. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon Walker Chan, defendant, in compliance with California Code of Civil Procedure by personal service.Original Summons NOT returned. (filed in state court 1/4/21, submitted as document 1, p. 27) (esa)
February 1, 2021 CONFORMED COPY OF PROOF OF SERVICE executed by Plaintiffs Ross International, Tom Pan, Jason Becker, upon Defendant Superior Elite Services LLC served on 1/2/2021. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon Eduardo Perez, agent for service of process, in compliance with California Code of Civil Procedure by service on a domestic corporation, unincorporated association, or public entity. Original Summons NOT returned. (filed in state court 1/4/21, submitted as document 1, p. 30) (esa)
February 1, 2021 CONFORMED COPY OF PROOF OF SERVICE executed by Plaintiffs Ross International, Tom Pan, Jason Becker, upon Defendant Avangard Innovative LP served on 1/4/2021. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon Javier Pena, Chief Financial Officer, in compliance with California Code of Civil Procedure by personal service. Original Summons NOT returned. (filed in state court 1/4/21, submitted as document 1, p. 33) (esa)
February 1, 2021 Filing 1 NOTICE OF REMOVAL from SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, case number 20PSCV00895 Receipt No: ACACDC-30353660 - Fee: $402, filed by Defendants SUPERIOR ELITE SERVICES LLC, a Texas limited liability company. (Attachments: #1 Unredacted Document DEFENDANTS WALKER CHAN, AVANGARD INNOVATIVE LP, AND SUPERIOR ELITE SERVICES LLCS CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT UNDER FRCP RULE 7.1, #2 Declaration DECLARATION OF TYLER E. SANCHEZ IN SUPPORT OF DEFENDANTS WALKER CHAN, AVANGARD INNOVATIVE LP, and SUPERIOR ELITE SERVICES LLCS NOTICE OF REMOVAL UNDER 28 U.S.C. 1441, #3 Unredacted Document, #4 Unredacted Document Proof of service, #5 Civil Cover Sheet) (Attorney Neal S Salisian added to party SUPERIOR ELITE SERVICES LLC, a Texas limited liability company(pty:dft))(Salisian, Neal)

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Defendant: Superior Elite Services LLC
Represented By: Tyler E Sanchez
Represented By: Hua-Han Pai
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Defendant: DOES 1 through 100
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Defendant: Ningbo Taotaoyang Trade Co., Ltd.
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